AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run
Sat 30 May 2026 Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.

2 races

  • Sat 30 May
  • #1 of 2
Portland Street, Manchester

Junior

11:10

Age 9-15

£22

  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sat 30 May
  • #2 of 2
Portland Street, Manchester

Mini

10:00

Age 3-8

£22

  • 1.6 km road running

Event overview

From the Mini (ages 3–8) 1.6km dash to the Junior (9–15) 2.5km challenge, it’s your chance to take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower all over again. Whether you’re running for fun, fundraising for a cause, or chasing your personal best, the AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great Manchester Run is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.

Mini entrants (3-8 yrs) must run with a parent, each child should be entered into the event. Junior entrants (9+) do not need to be accompanied by an adult although this can be requested upon entry if required, each child should be entered into the event.

Highlights

  • Safe and secure route on closed roads
  • T-shirt for kids to run in and a shiny finisher's medal
  • Photo opportunities and official event photos to purchase
  • On-course music and entertainment
  • An unforgettable finish line experience
  • Plenty of cheers and high fives from local supporters
  • Event village with exhibitors, food and drinks to enjoy post-run

Event video

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators

Weekend schedule

Saturday

  • Junior and Mini events

Sunday

Timetable

  • 09:40 | Mini assembly opens
  • 09:53 | Mini warm up
  • 10:00 | Mini waves
  • 10:45 | Mascot Dash
  • 10:50 | Junior assembly opens
  • 11:03 | Junior warm up
  • 11:10 | Junior red wave
  • 11:12 | Junior blue wave

  • Accommodation
  • Cafe
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Portland Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M1 4LX
UK

A gorgeous event to be a part of for the whole family. Loved it all!

Lovely memories made by completing this event and running with my child, both of us enjoyed it.

Brilliant. Such an opportunity for children to get involved in running and enjoy a sport all together.

  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy
  • Trees not tees

Trees not tees

Finisher tees are now optional. You can choose to forgo your finisher tee shirt at the point of entry, and in lieu of this the organiser will make a donation to the National Trust Woodlands Appeal.

The organisers will donate a portion of the fulfilment costs for each runner who chooses this option to the fund and commit that this donation to be a minimum of £20,000 in 2023.

Races at event

  • Sat 30 May
  • #1 of 2
Portland Street, Manchester
Junior

11:10

Age 9-15

£22

  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sat 30 May
  • #2 of 2
Portland Street, Manchester
Mini

10:00

Age 3-8

£22

  • 1.6 km road running

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